Elanco · 1 month ago
Enterprise Data Steward
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and improving the lives of animals. The Enterprise Data Steward will be responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and usability of critical data assets, specifically within the HR domain, while collaborating with business stakeholders to implement data governance policies.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary owner and subject matter expert for a specific domain of enterprise data, responsible for its overall quality and governance
Collaborate with business and technical teams to define and document critical data elements, business rules, and data standards in the enterprise data catalogue
Proactively monitor the quality of data within your domain, establish data quality rules and metrics, and lead root-cause analysis to resolve data issues
Review and approve requests for access to data in your domain, ensuring compliance with Elanco’s data governance policies and security standards
Triage and manage data-related issues, working with data producers and consumers to ensure timely and effective remediation
Oversee the data lifecycle for critical data assets, from creation and acquisition to usage, archival, and eventual disposal. Ensure compliance with data retention policies and regulatory requirements
Promote the proper use and understanding of data within your business area and across the enterprise, acting as a key resource and advocate for data-driven decision-making
Participate in and provide input to the Data Council and Data Governance Committee, representing the needs and status of your specific data domain and the impact of the data you oversee across the enterprise
Actively contribute to the design and evolution of Elanco's data architecture, translating business requirements and strategic priorities into actionable data model and integration specifications. This includes proactively identifying opportunities to leverage data assets and architectural improvements to drive innovation and achieve Elanco's strategic business objectives
Collaborate with business and IT to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the business value and impact of data quality and architectural improvements on strategic outcomes
Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in data management and architecture, recommending innovative solutions to enhance Elanco's data capabilities
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data, Process, or a related field is preferred
7+ years of deep knowledge and experience in stewarding HR data, preferably at the enterprise level. This should include Configuration and/or integration experience with at least one major enterprise HRIS data system (e.g., Workday, Oracle). Technical knowledge and configuration/integration experience with both Workday and SAP is preferred
A strong foundational knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and data stewardship
Experience with data cataloguing tools (e.g., Collibra) and data quality management software
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex data issues and identify root causes
Preferred
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders across different business and technical teams
A highly organized and meticulous approach to managing data definitions, standards, and quality
Experience in process improvement and a demonstrated ability to think systematically about how data flows through the organization
A passion for data and a firm belief in its power to drive business outcomes. Should also possess a foundational understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, integration patterns, and data platform concepts, with an ability to articulate how these support business strategy
Facilitate the resolution of data discrepancies, conflicts, and issues, escalating complex problems to appropriate data governance bodies or IT teams when necessary
Benefits
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
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